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Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

At this site, you can get up-to-date information about the upcoming Games in China, as well as Olympics archives, past medal winners and Olympic records, information about the Heart to Heart program in which over 200 schools in China will be matched with schools around the world for student exchanges during the Games, Olympic symbols and glossary, a new Chinese phrase a day, and more about the delightful Fuwa mascots--fish, panda, Tibetan antelope, swallow, and fire.

Published by The Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in 2008
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Curriculum Information For Resource

Snapshot
Grade Level(s):K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Curriculum Areas:History/Social Science
Themes/Keywords: Olympics


Vocabulary
Beijing, Olympic Games, Fuwa, venue, mascots, Olympics

Essential Question(s)
1. How are the Olympic Games important?

Discussion Question(s)
1. What/who are the mascots of the Beijing Games and what do they symbolize?
2. What kinds of cultural understanding can be promoted by the Games?

Extension and Activities
1. Allow students to explore the information about the five Fuwa mascots--who they are, what they look like and why, and what they symbolize--and suggest students create similar mascots for the American athletes.
2. Consider pairing with a Chinese school for cultural exchanges.
3. Encourage students to research Olympic records and make predictions about whether or not any will be beat during the upcoming Games.
"I found that taking the time to reflect and write about what I have done for the past month inspiring. I am able to look at the progress my students have made and celebrate their learning."


pictureMichele Farthing
Special Education Teacher
Highlands Middle School - Kennewick, WA



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